Five Came Back

2017 · Miniseries · NR · 195 min · ★ 7.9 · 89% critics

DocumentaryWarHistoryDrama

This miniseries explores how World War II changed Hollywood through the experiences of five legendary filmmakers who served during the conflict. It follows their wartime work, the films they helped make, and the lasting effect the war had on their careers and lives.

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Years: 2017
Release date: 2017-03-31
Network: Netflix
Language: English
Rated: NR
Runtime: 195 min
Max quality: HD
Critic score: 89/100
TMDB rating: 7.9/10 (45 votes)

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You may like this if you enjoy history-driven documentaries about World War II and the people behind the films; Not for you if you want a critical look at propaganda or prefer a faster, more dramatic story.

Pros: fresh war-history angle; strong archival material; insightful modern commentary | Cons: light on moral questions; can feel celebratory; uneven at times